Paul Lasurmati v Republic [2017] KEHC 386 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 386
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 386 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 October 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramSAID CHITEMBWE, A. MABEYA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the sentence is deemed sufficient and the appellant is a petty offender.
Facts
The appellant, Paul Lasurmati, was charged with stealing one meko gas valued at Ksh.8,000/= from Erick Mbaabu on August 3, 2016, at Archers Post trading center in Samburu County. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three years imprisonment.
Issues
- The sentence is excessive and harsh.
- His mitigation was not considered.
- The trial court erred by ordering that the sentence is to run consecutively.
Reasoning
The court found the sentence to be reasonable and sufficient, considering the appellant's guilty plea and the fact that he is a petty offender with other criminal matters before the court.
Outcome
Appeal Dismissed
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